My First Race of the season at Road Atlanta. WERA Cycle Jam
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- My first motorcycle race of the 2024 season. This race was at Road Atlanta with WERA, the Cycle Jam. There was some good action this race.
0:00 Garage Intro
1:58 Heading to the track
2:54 Talking about expectations
5:04 Rain delay talk
8:06 Getting ready
9:17 The Race - กีฬา
first of all, i found a black mans motorcycle channel. and second, i see the details in your videography and i appreciate it brother
thanks brother, its appreciated. as for the videography, its all with my iPhone, minus the track footage. but I just try to tell a story of my race weekend. I see other people who just post the race footage and thats it. its cool and all, it works for therm, but I just want to give you guys a bit more.. but thank you for noticing..
It's not about color or, at least, it shouldn't be. It's about motorcycles and the joy of the ride. In that, we all have a common interest and appreciation. We are riders, after all.
@@rudydedogg6505 I understand, of course. But you might not know, in my community there are not alot of legit, respectable riders. So please excuse me being excited about seeing a man of my nationality that isn't ripping through the streets illegally on dirtbikes and 4wheelers. This is important to me.
@@yaohshalom Respect the hell out of that
@@smithshotracing6013great video sir you’ve gained a subscriber
Really enjoyed this video, also enjoyed the classic rock. Great videography
thank you for watching and thanks for the compliment.. much appreciated.. rock on!!!
"Dad! Dad! Dad!!" LOL! I never saw that coming. I'm now a subscriber. ;-)
I'll let my daughter know lol.. and thanks for the sub, its much appreciated..
Hey man appreciate you sharing your story thank you!
No prob at all.. and thank you for watching.. much appreciated..
Baaaaaadass. Love this. Had me pucker a few times. Looks like a great weekend.
you puckered.. imagine how I felt? lol
Keep grinding bro!!! You got this 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 can't wait to see more content
thanks a lot man.. and I will be putting out more.. but serious question, what type of content would you like to see more of or should I do a bit different?
Brother, your choice of music is on point. Greetings from the Ridge here in WA my home track.
im glad you enjoyed the music.. 70s - 80s rock is great..
Cinematic Intros 🔥🔥🔥🔥
thanks as usual..
Nice meeting you at Road Atlanta man. Keep working on it and get some track days in for seat time. Seat time is King for making improvements!! -Nick
likewise man... and im working on it, its a long road ahead.
Love the opening sequence. Good video man. Wish I would have made it.
So try to focus on brake markers. Get them set. Then depending on when the guy in front brakes let’s u know if u can pass him and still make the corner or not. Sometimes it’s worth following and seeing where other people brake and then make your move. But good shit man. Glad u got to spin some laps and make some passes.
brake markers!?!?!?!? what are those? lol.. but youre right, I realize that I ride on instincts and not reference points too often, and most times my I instincts are wrong. I need to be more consistent that way I can push my points a bit more.. I appreciate the advice, its always welcomed..
@@smithshotracing6013 Yw man. It’s def a process to out it all together and get faster. Also keep doing some trackdays inbetween racing. Def helps because you go into them with something in particular to work on from the last race.
Road atlanta was my favorite track! Remember...smooth IS fast! Learn to go fast slowly....
its one of my least favorites, but its growing on me..
I guess I'll give some insight into my other post about preperation. All skill task comes from the sub- conscious and on track for sure qualifies as a high level skill task. Your mind can not operate in conscious and sub at the same time so just the fact you left or forgot a pcs / part, gear whatever you might need for the event will have you in a conscious state. Track layout and race-line are the very thing your mind will sub-consciously not be able to access while your consciously aware your not fully prepared. Here's something we've all done hundreds if not thousands of times. Next time it's raining like hell consciously think about running from your vehicle and getting the key straight in the lock, almost impossible. Yet if you don't even think about it the muscle memory skill will be accessed and the key hits the lock perfect. There is an incredible book called " with winning in mind" by Lanny Bassam. He's trained more gold medal winning athletes than anyone else in history. It's all about preperation, affirmations, visualization and extracting your full potential from your sub-conscious.
Good Luck with your race season
a few people have told me that racing is one of those sports that is 98% mental... and I do need to sharpen that part of my self.. But thank you for wishing me luck, its much appreciated..
Great video, thanks! loved the intro too. Got my sub!
Thank you man.. and I really do appreciate the sub. Funny thing, I always heard other TH-camrs say that they appreciate every sub. I always thought they were full of it, but since I started making videos, I understand what they mean, so seriously, I do appreciate you.
Exciting Ride! Thanks for posting! Great! video..........!
Thanks, much appreciated laser..
thumbnail too fire not to click
thank you... but did you enjoy the vid?
@@smithshotracing6013 yep!!
Excellent editing!
thanks you... but serious question, what can I do to make the video better?
love to see my folks out here racing. puts a smile on my face
Glad to make you smile.. you still ride?
@@smithshotracing6013just got back into riding 2 days ago🥹 and my algorithm is flooded with bikes
It’s crazy I know this track like the back of my hand just from playing ride 5
video games do help.. I want to do a track day at COTA eventually, so ive been paying that track on MotoGP on PS5..
great to see my brother I have ridden Rd Atl it's a bit Challenging but After you get the feeling for it is a very good track be safe.peace.
I still hate that track.. the only part I like is the back straight.. but thank you.
Great video bro! I like the mini skit in the beginning with the toilet paper haha.
Keep the videos coming, hopefully I can be out there racing with you one day.
thanks homie..
More of this...I was waiting on him to ask for a magazine next. Lol!
Oh yeah loved the music
thanks a lot man... put a lot of thought into it.
Great, great effort to inspire myself to get out there and get going!!!
so whats the hold up... get out there and get going. and thank you for watching.. its appreciated..
Glad that you had fun and came home safe. Also good that the track dried up. Great pass going up the hill out of turn 1.
Thanks a lot man.... But I really wouldn't call it a good pass, I think the other guy just checked up a bit, it was kinda given to me..
I look forward to seeing you progress over time!
well you have a lot to look forward to, because I have a long way to go lol... but thanks..
@@smithshotracing6013 that’s what life’s all about! Continuous process improvement. I subscribed to watch you grow. Keep at it my
Man.
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thanks a lot homie....
Awesome vlog! Great race footage too
thank you very much man... much appreciated
Looking good Smitty, Keep up the good fight!!!!
thanks man..... im trying
good vid..
thanks lol
You scaring me yo 😮 I'm getting ready for my first race with AHRMA and I'm starting on a 400. I think I should be OK but I do miss my R6. I think I might be at 50% racing capacity on that one tho, so Ima stick with the 400 for awhile. Stay safe out there 🙏🏽 ✊🏽
Sorry, I forgot to say GOOD JOB on finishing the race!! 👏🏾 😊👍🏽
you make it seem like my riding was a horror movie lol.. but when is your first race and at what track?
and thank you very much, its greatly appreciated..
Haha! Noooo it was a bit of a roller-coaster feeling. I'm not going to the ground with these MotoAmerica kids either 😅 you did good mate 👍🏽 you're welcome! (I'll fill you in later)
That intro was FIREE
What part of it caught your attention the most? I'm asking because I want to make good videos and feedback helps.. But thank you..
Awwwww u r making friends how cute… I’m glad u r happy u did well buddy! Get some toilet paper 😆
Thanks homie..
Great race. I was nervous for you. Can’t wait to do one myself.
Btw, what is your camera set up? It looks like the camera is inside your helmet. Thought it was pretty cool.
Man said nervous lol... but thanks. as for my camera setup, send me a message on IG and ill show you exactly what I use..
Love the video. Good work I miss racing with WERA but too old now. Noticed you apexs were way wide. Try to hit the apex with your wheel you arm should be on the red white or in the grass. Also enter turn farther out this will get you through the turn faster. I also notice a lot of perking. Try to be smooth, roll on throttle etc. Keep pushing you'll get it. Track time is the best and time your laps to try different things in each combination of turns. Good Luck. I Subscribed
youre never too old... but yeah, I missed a lot of apexes, rushing my corner entries..
Perking???
Great video
thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching
I saw you there. I was busy racing too. #40 Expert on the red white and blue Ninja 650. Just Subbed your channel. Unfortunately I blew my engine in Race 9 on Sunday.
Holla at me next time.. and I just subbed back to yours... sorry to hear about the engine..
That front fairing is ill af 💪🏽
thanks a lot man.. only two of us in the country have it..
@@smithshotracing6013 how did you get it 😂
@@popdatclutch3010it’s a secret 😂 nah… I got it from a site in the UK. I made another video about the install, the link for the set is there.
@@smithshotracing6013 bet bro. I plan on getting a cbr and hitting road Atlanta eventually so i appreciate it.
you have great taste in music! Made for an awesome video to watch!
Glad you enjoyed the music... 80s rock all the way..
but I do have to mix it up a bit, maybe some old school hiphop..
wow beautifully edited video
Herman, thank you very much..
Look at'cha Smitty....taking them corners for real!!!
thanks man..
Good riding and video bro! Def get the dbz reference.
thanks man... but yeah, im a huge Vegeta fan, his character showed so much growth throughout the series.. but thats an entirely different convo for a totally different video..
@@smithshotracing6013 I feel that! Me too bro I love DBZ and Super
I was pitted down from u bro and i was right in front of u for a second 😂😂
holla at me next time.
What’s the next event u doinn
great vid!! hoping to do my first track day next month if my foot heals in time
What track will you be riding?
great video I hope to see you in homestead miami speedway one day and do some sessions. good riding
How is that track? I've never been there...
@@smithshotracing6013 it’s nice lots of straight aways and hairpins
@@BrullloMoto gotcha... down near Miami? I might have to do a trackday down there eventually.
@@smithshotracing6013 yes in Miami its a great track
Thanks for posting the video, it made for great lunch break content. I've never ridden this track but I noticed a couple things. 1) Identify brake markers, you're over slowing and coasting into some corners and missing/rushing other corners. 2) Study the track map and identify entry vs. exit corners. There are several times you're trying to stuff someone on the corner entry and completely kill any exit drive and immediately get passed by them. Exit corners are typically followed by a straight or full throttle section. On these corners it's OK to sacrifice corner speed for bike position and direction to ensure a good drive. On most exit corners, the slowest point of the corner will be before the apex, you get the bike slowed and pointed then you get on the throttle as you pass the apex resulting in making the full throttle section longer. 3) Don't get on the throttle until you have the bike pointed in the correct direction, @12:10 was way too early. 4) Make sure you're on the racing line, the mistake in the chicane section happened earlier when you tried to pass the other rider. This caused you to be way out of position in relation to the racing line. It can also cause dangerous situations because you become unpredictable to others. 5) Lastly good on you for taking a few moments as mistakes were adding up. You regained focus and reengage once you did, smart move. Too many people try to regain all their losses in one corner, push beyond their limits and send it.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it made your lunch break enjoyable.. As for your feedback, I appreciate it as well. You are spot on with your assessment. I have a lot of work to do... But seriously, thanks..
We can't afford toilet paper. We have tires to buy.
for real, she'll be alright..
Awesome video. It's great that the weather cleared up and you were able to get out there and ride.
How do you like your custom Rev'it suit? I was thinking of getting them and would like your feedback on them.
I like everything about it. I also have a custom OneX and I like the Rev'it way more.. Everything from fit, to comfort and quality. I'm actually getting another one later this year.
@smithshotracing6013 Thank you for your thoughts on the Rev'it suit. It's so difficult to find any reviews on custom suits from Rev'it.
@@jonasrueda4195 youre right, I searched for a while on their stuff and found like two videos.. wasn't much out there, but I took the gamble and didn't regret it.. another plus, they are fast, the entire process from design to it being at my door took like two - three weeks. some of the local custom stuff takes two - three months..
I know what the problem is. You listening to all this rock n roll in ATL, you need to be bumping some Gucci Mane😂. Great video though!
my next sound track will be all NY rappers..
Facts, OutKast at the least 😂
@@fosejay86 bet, I got you.. I promise to throw some Outkast in there this season..
🤔 is the bike hard to ride or something ??
The bike is fine, im the issue.. I just need to get better.
Bro, I peep the half bajan flag in the back. You from Barbados? We got to link up man. I ride track also.
Moms is from Barbados and my dad is from Panama.. Grew up in BK, NY..
How much do you weigh? Curious bc I’m considering getting the same bike. I’m 205lbs
without gear, im 210..
@@smithshotracing6013 ima sub. Follow you see how will that bike suits you!
Hey just a heads up, there seems to be a large difference in volume between your music and moments when you speak. I continue to enjoy your content :)
thanks for the insight.. I remember one of my last videos, someone said the music was too loud in some parts and a comment similar to yours. I 'THOUGHT" I fixed it this time.. I have to learn how to edit or get better mics. but thanks for watching and thanks for the compliment.
You need to take 2 clicks out and focus on cleaning up your lines and gear selection a bit. You did good by keeping it upright and riding in over your head, but you're right there on the cusp of it. Lots of missed apexes as a result of you rushing corner entry, resulting you in needing more lean angle than needed to finish the corner.
not sure if you remember, buy I got the forks from you.. But, yeah, you are correct in all you said..
but when you say 2 clicks out.. what exactly are you referring to?
@@smithshotracing6013 I say 2 clicks out in terms of your mental focus/aggression to riding. I tell every rider the same thing, and it's true for me. The less I try, the faster I am. When I try to pump myself up and tell myself I'm going to brake super late, get on the gas super hard, and just ride aggressive...I fight myself. To this day, every single personal best I've ever set came when I wasn't really trying to go fast, and was simply focused on the riding fundamentals. Take '2 clicks out' and don't push yourself so hard, and you're going to see that you'll hit more apexes, hit your marks on track, and you'll come in at the end of the session or race and realize you went faster than you ever have at the given track.
@@jaottobotto I love that... thanks man..
Not trying hate just mad confused how you thought that race went well. Honestly amazed you didn’t crash
no hate taken... after I was ahead of two guys, then I messed up a few times, especially turn 11 and had to take the long lap penalty, I thought the race was over. But I was able to focus, catch them and pass them on the last lap. Plus, any race you don't crash and make it home safe is a good day..
I just found your channel so I have some catching up to do. First piece of advice is get that throttle lag resolved. It's killing your corner speed. If you have a Power Commander I can show you how to resolve that.
Second, stop worrying about the guy behind you or next to you. Stop looking or anticipating where they are or if you're holding them up. It's a race. You're not doing it right if you're not holding someone up.
Relax more. Grunt less. I can tell you're trying too hard. There's a good reason they say, "Smooth is fast and fast is smooth." Next track day practice on nothing but throttle control, RPM range 8K and up, and corner entry. Too many times your corner entry is way too shallow causing you to "point and shoot" out of the corners instead of carrying good corner speed and hitting a smooth apex. The 600RR is not the best point and shoot bike with only 50-55 bhp of torque. And trying to keep up on an unforgiving track as Road Atlanta leaves you pushing harder than you should.
I'll go take a look at your track day at Barber's. I've ridden Barber's several times but never RA. Go figure.
Has your suspension been set up for your rider weight? Fork springs replaced for you?
BTW, nice sound track! I loved hearing old Motley Crew "Live Wire". That "tape" really takes me back in time....👍
I do not have a power commander, but I am getting my ECU tuned eventually.. you gave a lot of good points.. I will keep that in mind. my next track day is in a few weeks..
as for my suspension, yes its been tuned for my weight, but I feel that I need a stiffer spring in the front, or a bit more preloadI felt I was getting close to bottoming out. The rear, does feel great..
Live wire is my jam... rock on man!!!
@@smithshotracing6013 Well it is an Ohlins,,,Lol. When's the last time you changed the fork fluid? Your spring rate shouldn't change unless you gain or lose weight. And even small changed can be adjusted with preload. Maybe consider freshening up the fluid or just add in some comp if you're too close to bottom.
Doing another Barbers in June? I live in Wetumpka so Leeds is only a couple hours away. But of course if I get a chance to ride up I'll be coming up 25. I don't ride interstates.
In the mean time, check out Greg Melka's channel. He's got a 600 SuperStock race from 2020 on there that I think you can glean a lot of bits and pieces from.
You know something, I just remembered that I just upgraded to a PCV on my '04 and just shelved my PCIII. I've said many times that I'd buy a PCIII if all it did was cure Honda's horrible throttle lag. But it has a custom map for my Leo Vince and BMC filter as a bonus.
Your going to hurt someone
Hurt? thats kinda harsh. but explain?
@smithshotracing6013 trying to pass going in to a corner when there is no way you can make the corner.... the rider you're passing can't see you till your next to him ....please go do some track days or try taking school again if you keep riding like that either you will be in a fight or a wreck
Absolutely no disrespect intended on your trip travel packing but if you have rain tires and there at home no matter the weather and forecast your already behind the exact guys your wanting to beat.
no disrespect taken.... and I agree with you 100% you know what they say, failure to plan is planning to fail.
You are gonna hurt yourself or someone else diving in on T7 like that!
Be proactive instead of reactive with your riding, focus on fundamentals and the pace will come!
I did mess that one up for sure.. but thank you for the input, you are correct..
I enjoy watching your content but I’ll have to respectfully disagree on the track day end game. The purpose of the track day is to work on everything in a relaxed environment. Brake markers, apexes, passing, mental state of mind, etc etc. I highly recommend doing more track days, it will make you way better at racing.
you know what, I agree with you 100% and I should have said that in the video. but sometimes I just get to talking and some points that I want to make, I forget to make them. but you are correct, track days should be used for practice..
and thanks for telling me that you enjoy my videos.. its appreciated..
I agree 100% with this. You definitely should be doing more track days, especially at tracks you plan to race at. It helps you learn the tracks and gives you the opportunity to work on yourself and your technique
@@itsjustjpratt I agree with him as well.. you both are correct..
Bro you need some more time on that track you’re going to hurt yourself.
it is a difficult track, especially the first uphill section.. im still learning..
The only mistake you made was your mindset. You were trying too hard to go fast on an unfamiliar track. Speed comes from technique, not the throttle. Relax, breathe, and glide. You’ll be smoother and faster. Whacking and cracking will put you off your line. Rolling and squeezing will keep you tight and quick! Good stuff and good on you for going after it-
@@cj-ef1rp thank you man... much appreciated..
And remember… BREATHE! When you made a mistake, you were huffing and puffing at yourself. Deep breaths, slow it down, that brings relaxation, that brings smooth riding. First day, be proud of yourself.
@@cj-ef1rp thanks man..
You’re rushing the corners man. Wait until you see a clear path before you accelerate. You’re doing it too early no good.
All of you are saying the same thing and all of you are correct.. lol... I "KNOW" what im doing wrong and when I tell me self that im gonna do different, by brain says otherwise lol
Was this your first time at Road Atlanta? Your lines are off, and you seem uncomfortable. You definitely need to learn the track better. It’s a very fast and fun track once you learn it.
nah, been there before, but its still a difficult track for me.
It's complete nonsense to race in the rain unless it's a paid ride and it's not your bike. You're much more likely to crash in the rain, and the speeds at the end of the straight are darn near almost as high as the dry, so your crash speeds isn't any slower in the rain. If you absolutely must, rain tires it is and set all the electronic aids to max, and keep those wheels in line.
I don't know what bike you have, but the bikes without electronic aids and auto-shifters are quite hard to ride fast in comparison to bikes that have all those electronic aids. In my opinion, all your troubles with overshooting the turns, not getting the bike turned fast enough, and difficulty getting good drives out of the corners (I find that most track riders have pretty good cornering speeds) comes from just one flaw in your riding. The inability to rev match on the downshift.
So while braking, you have to, while pulling in the brake lever, quickly pull in the clutch and blip the throttle just enough to make the switch into the lower gear possible.
Once you figure out how to rev-match, then you won't feel the need to brake so hard into the turns or over rev your bike so riders who do know how to rev match won't pass you.
the bike is a 09 CBR 600RR with no electronics at all..
not gonna lie to you, rev matching when down shifting is difficult, I try it, but when I do, I change pressure on the brake lever and then unsettle the front..
But, your opinion is accurate..
@@smithshotracing6013 Unfortunately, unless you have a newer bike with quick shifter up and down, you kinda need to know how to rev match on the downshift. But once you do so, you have so many advantages and options. My current bike, a '22 xsr900, has such sensitive brakes that I can use just one finger...but on the other hand it has a quick shifter plus a slipper clutch. And traction control, slide control, wheelie control...
Some people say rev matching takes only a few hours to learn but I personally had to work on it pretty carefully over months of riding on twisty roads. Fortunately, I had learned how to rev-match before my very first trackday, and I remember a lot of people in my beginner group having trouble rev-matching. It's just not a skill that's necessary for street riding but it's absolutely necessary on the high revs of track riding. It allows you to "float" into turns at relatively high rpm's and allows you to get through turns at fairly low throttle openings instead of low RPM's and high throttle openings that often results in a highside state.
@@langhamp8912 I have to disagree, revmatching is not at all necessary, and slipping the clutch is much more efficient.
@@Master_Yoshi AMA super bike racer Tommy Kip actually gave his reasons for slipping the clutch and never rev matching the "traditional" way. To me, slipping the clutch does make a lot of sense because you're not moving the brake lever around much, so I did try it after reading his article. I ended up going to the traditional way as rev matching is just so much more flexible; you can use rev matching when both on the brakes and not on the brakes, and at any lean angle.
Of course, I now have an autoblipper and quick shifter which is way better than doing it manually.
@langhamp8912 That's fair, gotta do what's best for you. I stopped revmatching because I'd get rear chatter even before downshifting